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#3ds strait dump to tape

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#190501From: Rick KinsmanSep 12, 1995 5:05 PM
Just got my first 3ds v1.02 educational, never could aford it before, also have to stick with targa 64+ untill I can afford new DPS. Question 1? How can I output file in 640-480 or 512-486 straight to tape? I have not a controllable deck and I always get mssg. Vtr not detected. Can I bypass this just for still titles or gifs? I could always do this with Ani-Pro. Question 2? If I purchase Evo 9650 for single frame animation will I also have to purchase contoller card or will 3d Studio contol this deck direct. Would appreciate any input to satisfy my Autoenthusiasm. Rick Kinsman, Toronto, Ca
#190519From: Paul Sanford [LVL5]Sep 12, 1995 8:13 PM
Hi Rick, Question 1… You should be able to display 512×486 stills on your Targa+ and feed the signal straight to your deck. Likewise, you should be able to play flics out through the Targa+, either in 3DS or AniPro. You need to make sure you have the Targa+ drivers, the appropriate system configuration (drivers loaded, memory exclusion for the Targa+, etc.), and, if using 3DS, setup 3DS VIBCFG Render Display to Vibrant, selecting the "Targa+ (use TMODE.EXE) Automode" if you can. Don't select the Targa+ driver if you can avoid it. Question 2… I would assume you'd need some type of controller mechanism. The Sanyo GVR series has a built-in controller, but I doubt the EVO does. Someone else will hopefully clarify this. Paul S.